H FAIR BOOK. Hall County Fair July 12-16, 2017

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1 H FAIR BOOK Hall County Fair July 12-16, 2017 HALL COUNTY EXTENSION 3180 W. Hwy 34 Grand Island, NE Phone: Fax: Hours: 8:30 am 5:00 pm, M-F Hall County 4-H

2 HALL COUNTY EXTENSION STAFF D Ette Scholtz, Elizabeth Killinger, Cami Wells, Sandra Barrera, Extension Educator Extension Educator Extension Educator Extension Educator Megan Knuth, Melinda Vlieger, Omega Barcenas, NEP Ashlynn Maier, NEP Extension Assistant Extension Assistant Extension Assistant Extension Assistant Zach Roth, NEP Becky Lamphiear, NEP Barbara Hovie, Crystal Beissenherz, Extension Assistant Secretary Receptionist Office Manager 4-H Council Mary Reimers, President Ramona Otto, Vice President Tiffany Jacobsen, Secretary Tim Grudzinski, Treasurer Colby Collins Michelle Eberl Bill Jacobs Maggie Luevano Nicole Powell Ramona Schafer Mandy Sullivan Sandy Wilkie Youth Members Katie Eberl Emily Loy Cody Luhn Abbie Philmalee Dalton Quandt Madison Thesenvitz Extension Board Michala Soundy, President Carolyn Weidner, Vice President Julie Otero, Secretary Bret Mader, Treasurer Brent Grummert Hector Rubio Darren Sanchez Karen Bredthauer, Hall Co. Board of Supervisors Page 2

3 Hall County Fair Rules 4 Code of Conduct 6 Special Awards 7 Animal Science Beef 9 Bucket Calf 9 Companion Animal, Cat 16 Dog 15 Educational Displays 17 Goat, Meat/Dairy 10 Herdsmanship, Horse 11 Herdsmanship, Livestock 8 Herdsmanship, Rabbit/Poultry 13 Horse 11 Poultry 13 Rabbit 14 Round Robin Showmanship 8 Sheep 10 Showmanship 8 Small Animal Static 17 Swine 10 Veterinary Science 17 Communications & Expressive Arts Communications 19 Photography 20 Public Speaking 18 Talent Show 19 Theater Arts 19 Consumer & Family Science Attention Shoppers 34 Clothing & Textiles 26 Consumer Management 33 Crochet 30 Design Decisions 39 Design My Place 38 Fashion Show 30 Heirloom Treasures 39 Heritage 35 Home Environment 36 Human Development 25 Knitting 30 Making Cents of It 34 My Financial Future 34 Portfolio Pathways 37 Quilt Quest 32 Shopping in Style 33 Sketchbook Crossroads 37 STEAM Clothing 1 27 TABLE of CONTENTS STEAM Clothing 2 28 STEAM Clothing 3 29 STEAM Clothing: Beyond 29 the Needle Environmental Education & Earth Science Entomology 44 Forestry 45 Shooting Sports 42 Wildlife 40 Healthy Lifestyles Bicycle 52 Cake Decorating 48 Culinary Challenge Contest 47 Fast Foods 48 Food Preservation 50 Foodworks 49 Ice Cream Roll 47 Safety, Fire Safety 51 Six Easy Bites 48 Tasty Tidbits 49 You re the Chef 49 YOUTH in Motion 51 Leadership, Citizenship & Personal Development Career Development 53 Citizenship 54 Entrepreneurship 55 Leadership 55 Officer Notebooks 55 Plant Science Field Crops 56 Flowers 59 Fruit 61 Herbs 61 Houseplants 60 Landscaping 62 Range Management 58 Special Garden Project 62 Vegetables 60 Weed Science 57 Science, Engineering & Technology (SET) Aerospace 64 Computers 65 Electricity 66 Four-Wheelin 67 Geospatial 68 Power of Wind 68 Robotics 67 Small Engines 68 Welding 70 Woodworking 69 Clover Kids A Space for Me 71 Aerospace 71 Beyond the Needle 71 Bicycle Adventures 71 Bucket Calf 72 Companion Animal, Cat 72 Dog 72 Explore Farm Animals 71 Family Celebrations 71 Flowers & Vegetables 71 Goat (meat or dairy) 72 Just Outside the Door 72 Making Food for Me 72 Poultry 72 Public Speaking 71 Rabbit 73 Sheep 73 Small Animal Static Exhibits 73 Special Interest 72 Swine 73 Theatre Arts 1 72 Hall County Only Nebraska 150 Celebration 73 Scrapbook Pages, Albums 73 & Cards Kids College, School & 73 Workshop Health Rocks 74 Recycle Today 74 You Design It 74 School Enrichment 74 Please help us to provide a safe environment and a great experience for youth during the Hall County Fair. Children should be supervised by their parent(s) or other designated adult(s) at all times. Thanks for your assistance in keeping 4-H youth safe! Page 3

4 HALL COUNTY FAIR RULES 1 The Board of Directors of the Hall County Agricultural Association (Hall County Fair Board) assumes no responsibility for any personal injury that may occur to those exhibiting or attending the 4-H Fair. 2 The Hall County Fair Board will assume responsibility for the conduct and management of the 4-H Fair. The rules and regulations governing 4-H club work as outlined by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will be followed unless otherwise stated. The Hall County 4-H Council has the right to make additional rules and regulations when needed. The respective superintendent has the authority to make appropriate decisions based on the 4-H Premium List and State Fair Rules. In case of a dispute, the decision of the Hall County 4-H Council Protest Committee is final. Protests will not be accepted more than 24 hours after the conclusion of the 4-H activity/event. Protests regarding a fair exhibit will not be accepted after the exhibit is released from the Hall County Fair. The Protest Policy is available at the Hall County Extension Office. In lieu of a formal protest, comments and concerns are welcomed by Superintendents and Extension staff anytime. 3 No 4-H member will be allowed to sleep in the barns overnight. 4 Youth violating rules and/or destroying property may be excluded from the Fair without premium money. 5 No alcoholic beverages will be permitted on the grounds during the Hall County Fair. 6 4-H exhibits at the Hall County Fair are entered and displayed at the risk of the 4-H member. Hall County Extension and the 4-H Council, in cooperation with the Board of Directors of the Hall County Agricultural Association, accepts exhibits and will exercise due care to protect them; however, the Extension Office, 4-H Council and the Board of Directors of the Hall County Agricultural Association cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage due to the conditions imposed by large crowds, the arrangement of the buildings in which displays are housed and the great number of exhibits. 4-H members who have exhibits of great sentimental and/or monetary value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be exposed to the hazards of the fair. 7 Specific rules and guidelines for exhibiting in each project area are included in the general information section for the area in the premium book. 8 4-H members must be enrolled in the project by June 1 of current year to be eligible to exhibit in that project. All entries must be made since the previous year s fair. 4-H members are encouraged to preenter static exhibits. All livestock and small animals must be pre-entered by the deadline. 9 Clover Kids (ages 5-7) are eligible to participate in the Hall County Fair in non-competitive classes (refer to Department X). No premiums are given; however, special participation ribbons will be awarded. 10 All regular 4-H members who exhibit at the Hall County Fair must become 9 years of age during the current year. The last year of eligibility is the calendar year the member becomes All exhibits of regular 4-H members will be divided into groups according to merits. Purple awards will denote a superior exhibit. Blue awards will denote an excellent exhibit. Red will denote a good exhibit while white will denote an acceptable exhibit. Refer to the specific department in the premium book for premium awards. 12 Trophies will be awarded to the highest individual exhibit, where provided. "Champion" or "Grand Champion" titles are awarded at the judge's discretion. 13 Any 4-H member removing a static exhibit (exhibit that stands on its own) before 3 pm on Sunday will not receive premium money for the exhibit. Items not picked up within two weeks after County and State Fair will be discarded. Contact your club leader or the Extension Office at if you are in doubt about your exhibits. 14 All market animals must have proper identification as specified by the Hall County 4-H Council and the State 4-H Office in order to be eligible to show at Hall County Fair. Market beef must be properly enrolled prior to April 1 of the current year. Breeding beef, swine, dairy, rabbit and 4-H horses must be properly enrolled at the 4-H office by June 15. Sheep and meat goats will be enrolled on the yearly tagging day. Retags: If an animal loses an eartag, the exhibitor must contact the office at least 24 hours before county fair weigh-in to get a new tag and change the ID sheet. If the exhibitor does not contact the office at least 24 hours before county fair weigh-in, they will not be eligible to show that animal. Page 4

5 15 All 4-H livestock exhibitors (including the livestock sale) shall wear official 4-H dress. Official dress includes the following shirt options: green Hall County 4-H shirt, white Hall County 4-H Shirt, white button-up with 4-H armband, or the last issued Hall County 4-H t-shirt. State Fair or AKSARBEN shirts are not permitted. 16 Grooming an animal including clipping, trimming, and blocking may be done by exhibitors at the fair, brothers, sisters, or parents/guardians of the exhibitor. This rule will be monitored by 4-H Council members, County Fair superintendents and Extension staff. Failure to follow this rule will result in the animal being lowered one ribbon group and stripped of awards and/or not be allowed to go through the 4-H Auction. 17 Market animals found to have been surgically altered or treated (with exception to dehorning) will be barred from the show, or if already shown, all awards, premiums and honors shall be revoked. 18 A 4-H member must show his own animal(s) unless excused by the 4-H Council/staff. The request must be in writing and be sent to the Extension office before the Fair starts. If the member has two animals in the same class, one animal can be shown by another member enrolled in Hall County 4-H. 19 Each exhibitor in the club group of five must be a bona fide 4-H member of that club and each animal must have a member exhibiting it. 20 All 4-H exhibits except dogs, cats, companion animals, horses, and feeder calves must stay on the fairgrounds for the duration of the Fair. Release of livestock because of health reasons must be obtained from the Fair Board office. Any 4-H member removing their livestock exhibit from the fairgrounds before the release date and time will not be allowed to show livestock at the fair the following year. 21 To keep the Hall County Fair safe for all participants, generators cannot be utilized within the buildings on the fairgrounds. Please abide by the following fire regulation: According to Fire Code Section IFC: Fueled equipment shall not be stored, operated or repaired within a building. Equipment including, but not limited to: generators, portable cooking equipment (unless UL approved for indoor use), lawn care equipment, motorcycles, and any equipment utilizing propane tanks. Please keep this in mind as you prepare for the Hall County Fair. 22 Rules governing the County Fair Livestock Premium Sale: 22.1 Only one market animal per department that was exhibited by the exhibitor in the regular live show will be eligible for the premium sale When an exhibitor has two market animals in a given lot, the Superintendent(s) must be notified which animal is to be sold prior to two hours after each show. If notification is not made, the Superintendent(s) will not consign any animal The exhibitor must personally take the animal through the ring on sale night unless excused by the Committee Before the exhibitor may enter the sale ring they must be neat, clean and in official club dress and the animal must be presentable Any market animal can be withdrawn from the sale Breeding livestock entries cannot be consigned for sale in the Livestock Premium sale. 23 State Fair Eligibility requirements for exhibitors: In classes where presence of the 4-H member is required for judging purposes, such as animal exhibits, judging contests, presentations, and fashion show, a 4-H member must be 10 by December 31 of the previous year or become 11 years of age during the current year. The last year of eligibility is the calendar year the member becomes 19. For classes where presence of the 4-H member is not required, the exhibitor must become 9 years of age during the current year; therefore, they must be 8 by December 31 of the previous year. 24 Quality Assurance training is required for all exhibitors in beef, sheep, swine, dairy, dairy goats, meat goats, poultry and rabbits. All youth who wish to exhibit any of these species must complete Quality Assurance requirements prior to the Hall County Fair. Anyone not completing the Quality Assurance Training will be ineligible to exhibit at the Hall County Fair. Completion of the training will be certified by Extension staff. Page 5

6 4-H Program Participant/Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct The primary goal of the 4-H Program is to help youth develop competency in their projects, confidence in themselves and others, connections to their community and sound character. Actions by persons (parents, volunteers and 4-Her s) involved with the 4-H Program will be consistent with the six core ethical values comprising good character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, fairness and citizenship. A 4-H Participant/Parent/Guardian will: Treat all people and property with respect, courtesy, consideration and compassion. Avoid and prevent put-downs, insults, name calling, swearing and other language or nonverbal conduct likely to offend, hurt or set a bad example. Keep informed about 4-H program policies and projects and read materials pertaining to the county 4-H program. Teach and model kindness and compassion for others. Recognize that all people have skills and talents which can be used to help others and improve the community. Teach and foster teamwork and discourage selfishness. Practice fair-mindedness by being open to ideas, suggestions and opinions of others. I will make all reasonable efforts to assure equal access to participation for all youth and adults regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin or disability. Decisions will be made fairly and treat all individuals and families with impartiality. Obey laws and rules as an obligation of being a good citizen. I accept responsibility for the proper treatment and care for other youth and adults, the program facilities and/or equipment. Demonstrate the responsible treatment of animals and stewardship of the environment. Not use alcohol or illegal substances (or be under the influence) while working with or participating in any part of the 4-H Program. Provide a safe environment for all parties involved in 4-H. I will protect those involved from sexual harassment, physical force, verbal or mental abuse, neglect, or other harmful behaviors. I understand that disciplinary action can be taken by the County 4-H Council approved by the Extension Unit Leader. A major violation of the Code of Conduct can include being banned from participation in, or representing the County in 4-H events and activities and forfeiture of 4-H funds. 4-H Parents, Volunteers and/or Youth who do not abide by the above code of conduct may receive the following consequences: Be asked to explain actions to the 4-H Council; be dismissed from an event at own expense; further disciplinary action determined by the 4-H Council, which may include: restriction from contacting 4-H families, volunteers, donors, and/or sponsors pertaining to any 4-H matter, becoming ineligible to attend any further 4-H activities, family may become ineligible to participate in the County 4-H Program, reimburse the proper entity for any property damage or for liability resulting from inappropriate actions. In the case of vandalism, the guilty party may be required to reimburse 4-H and/or the facility. WHAT IS 4-H AGE? Here is how to determine your 4-H age: 4-H Age: The age of the 4-H member before January 1 of the current year. 4-H eligibility is determined based on 4-H age (the age of the member on December 31 of the previous year). If a birthday is on January 1, the 4-H age is the age of the member on December 31. If the member turns eight on January 1, 4-H age is seven. If the member turns nine on January 1, the 4-H age is eight. CloverKid Eligibility: The first year of eligibility is 4-H age five and the last year of eligibility is 4-H age seven. Regular 4-H Eligibility: The first year of eligibility is 4-H age eight and the last year of eligibility is 4-H age eighteen. Page 6

7 TENTATIVE FONNER PARK SPECIAL CASH AWARDS BEEF Champion Market Steer $25 Champion Market Heifer $25 Champion Breeding Heifer $25 Champion Cow/Calf $25 Champion Bred/Fed Steer $25 Champion Bred/Fed Heifer $25 Reserve Market Steer $15 Reserve Market Heifer $15 Reserve Breeding Heifer $15 SHEEP Champion Market Lamb $25 Champion Breeding Ewe $25 Champion Bred/Fed $25 Reserve Market Lamb $15 Reserve Breeding Ewe $15 SWINE Champion Gilt $25 Champion Barrow $25 Reserve Gilt $15 Reserve Barrow $15 MEAT GOAT Champion Meat $25 Champion Breeding $25 Reserve Meat $15 Reserve Breeding $15 HERDSMANSHIP Champion $25 Reserve $20 HORSE Showmanship, Begin (8-9) $20 Showmanship, Jr. (10-11) $20 Champion Mare $25 Champion Gelding $25 Reserve Mare $15 Reserve Gelding $15 Horsemanship, Level I $15 Horsemanship, Level II $15 Horsemanship, Level III $15 Horsemanship, Level IV $15 CAT Champion, short hair $15 Champion, long hair $15 DOG Showmanship, Trophy $20 Champion, Division A Obed. $15 Champion, Division B Obed. $15 Champion, Novice Obed. $15 Champ Grad Novice Obed. $15 Champion Agility, Level I $15 Champion Agility, Level II $15 Champion Agility, Level III $15 RABBIT Champion Doe $15 Champion Buck $15 Reserve Doe $10 Reserve Buck $10 POULTRY Champion Large Fowl $15 Champion Small Fowl $15 Champion Waterfowl $15 SPEECH Champion Novice $15 Champion Junior Speaker $15 Champion Intermediate Speaker $15 Champion Senior Speaker $15 Champion PSA $15 STATE FAIR & AK-SAR-BEN BEEF State Fair - $30 each exhibitor AK-SAR-BEN - $40 each exhibitor BROILERS AK-SAR-BEN - $40 each exhibitor DOG State Fair - $15 each exhibitor FASHION SHOW State Fair - $20 each exhibitor HORSE AK-SAR-BEN - $40 each exhibitor MEAT GOATS State Fair - $30 each exhibitor AK-SAR-BEN - $40 each exhibitor POULTRY State Fair - $15 each exhibitor RABBIT State Fair - $15 each exhibitor SHEEP State Fair - $30 each exhibitor AK-SAR-BEN - $40 each exhibitor SWINE State Fair - $30 each exhibitor AK-SAR-BEN - $40 each exhibitor HORNADY MANUFACTURING SHOOTING SPORTS AWARDS (Tentative) Champions receive $12 - Reserves receive $8 ARCHERY, BB GUN, RIFLE, SHOTGUN Champion & Reserve Junior, Intermediate, Senior The following Special awards will be presented: (Some awards are tentative) Dolores Kruse Memorial to the Senior Sheep Showman Moss Memorial Jacket to the Senior Beef Showman Dolores Kruse Memorial to the Outstanding Clothing Exhibit Champion Bred & Owned Heifer Rick Schultz Show Cattle Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer PL Johnson Land & Cattle Reserve Breeding Heifer Hartman Angus Champion Overall Market Beef and Champion Overall Market Swine Agricultural Service, Inc. Outstanding Intermediate Sheep Showman Gruener Family Champion Round Robin Showmanship Flagle Trucking, Five Points Bank Horse Sportsmanship Buckle Marvin & Denise Wiese Horse High Point Buckles Nova-Tech, Inc., Equine Veterinary Associates, P.C., Platte Valley Home Inspection Fashion Show (Silver Tray) Horticulture prizes Earl May Page 7

8 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & EARTH SCIENCE Superintendent: Kenda Pollock General Information: Special recognition will be given to the overall Outstanding Environmental Education and Earth Sciences Exhibit in the Jr. and senior division. Premium: Purple $2.50; Blue $1.75; Red $1.50; White $1.25 Wildlife Premiere 4-H Science Premium: Purple $3.75; Blue $3.25; Red $2.50; White $1.25 # of Entries: One per youth CLASS: X Premiere Science Worksheet based on how science is used or linked to your project. General: The exhibit is a worksheet (available at the office or brought to the fair on entry day. Pre-enter (with other pre-entries) by June 15. Objective: Recognize 4-H static exhibits incorporating or demonstrating concepts from the areas of 4-H Science. Targeted Curriculum Areas: Animal Science, Communications/Expressive Arts, Consumer & Family Sciences, Environmental Education and Earth Science, Healthy Lifestyles, Leadership & Citizenship, Plant Sciences, Science Engineering & Technology (SET). Judging: see Premier 4-H Science Award NOTE: If your exhibit (not the worksheet) is selected for State Fair, you may enter the contest on the State level where up to 5 top 4-H science exhibits will be chosen and each will receive a $100 cash award sponsored by the NE 4-H Foundation. an asterisk * in front of a division/class number indicates the class is State Fair eligible # of Entries: two per class General Information: All static exhibits must receive a purple ribbon at the County Fair to advance to the State Fair. Exhibitors are encouraged to show evidence of their personal field experiences, study or observations that relate to their exhibit. This helps the judge understand what the 4-H er did and learned in the process that led to the exhibit. Show proper credit by listing the sources of plans or other supporting information used in exhibits. The exhibitor s name, county & age must be on the back or bottom of each display. Animal or wildlife includes wild fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds or mammals. Follow wildlife laws: wildlife laws do not allow collection of bird nests, eggs or any of their parts. Related project booklets include Exploring Your Environment Series, 4-H Shooting Sports, Amphibians, Bird Behavior (EC ), Fishing for Adventure Project Manuals, Wildlife Conservation (4-H125), Outdoor Skills: Learning Science in the Outdoors series (Science Signature Outcome Program). Board and poster exhibits show educational information about a topic of interest. Board exhibits can hold objects such as fishing equipment or casts of animal tracks. Mount all board exhibits on 1/4" plywood, masonite, or similar panel no larger than 24" high by 24" wide. Poster exhibits should be on regular poster sheets, no larger than standard size (22"X28") but half size (22"X14") is recommended. Sample score sheets at Wildlife, Division 340 Classes Wildlife and How They Live (Classes 1-4) *D Mammal Display *D Bird Display *D Fish Display *D Reptile or Amphibian Display Classes 1-4 are board or poster exhibits - Display may show any aspect of wildlife, wildlife habitat, or related conservation, restoration, or management. Examples: life history or other facts about one type of wildlife; how to manage wildlife on a farm or in town; managing habitat for one kind of wildlife; life requirements for one kind of wildlife during one season or through the year; wildlife study methods; wildlife behavior (example: when nesting, finding food, moving, etc.); habitats (example: grasslands, wetlands, river or stream corridors) and what wildlife is found there; habitat needs for a specific kind of wildlife. *D Wildlife Connections - Board or poster exhibit - Show interconnections and related aspects among animals, plants, and other habitat components. All displays should show two or more interactions (connections) that occur between/among animals or between animals and their habitat. Displays might Page 40

9 show how animals interact with other animals, with people, or with their habitat. Examples: 1) Food chain display. Use pictures, drawings or other items to illustrate the source of food energy and where it goes - who eats whom or what. Use arrows to show the direction of the energy (food) flow. 2) Show the role of predators, scavengers, insect eaters or others in nature. 3) Show how wildlife numbers (populations) change through the year or with their habitat. 4) Show predation, competition, or other behavioral interactions of wildlife. 5) Choose one kind of wildlife and make observations through a season or year, keep notes of interactions then make a display of what you saw. 6) For more ideas, refer to project booklets. *D Wildlife Tracks - Board or diorama-type box exhibit. Make a display of animal tracks using plaster-of-paris casts. There are two options. For both options, include a brief description of your experiences in making the tracks so the judges better understand what you did and learned. Positive casts (impressions as they would be in nature) are preferred. 1) Option one should show plaster-of-paris tracks of five or more kinds of wildlife along with a picture or illustration of each kind of animal. 2) Option two should show two or more plaster-of-paris tracks of one specific kind of wildlife and should include a picture/ illustration of the animal, what the animal may eat, and what may eat the animal. 3) Option three should show two tracks and include the animal s habitat needs including preferred food, shelter, water, and space in addition to picture or illustration of the animal. *D Wildlife Knowledge Check - Use electrical circuits, pictures, or other methods of teaching wildlife identification or other wildlife related knowledge. Plan size and shape to fit transportation and display; maximum size 24 X 24 inches. Example: prepare a list of animals and questions about where each would most likely live. Rabbits - brushy areas along field borders; ducks - marshes, etc. *D Wildlife Diorama - Box must be no larger than 24" X 24". The exhibit might show a grassland, prairie, agricultural, woodland, riparian (stream or river corridor), wetland, and/or other area with wildlife habitat. Example: show a large unbroken grassland or prairie for species such as meadowlarks, greater prairie-chicken, lark bunting, grasshopper sparrows, ferruginous hawk, burrowing owl, horned owl, horned lark, upland sandpiper, pronghorn; AND/OR show an area interspersed with several habitats such as windbreaks, farm fields, woods, waste areas, ditches, and pastures for edge-adapted species such as white-tailed deer, northern bobwhite, mourning doves, cottontail rabbits, fox, squirrels, Northern cardinals, or blue jays. Label the habitats and show at least five kinds of wildlife in their proper habitats. *D Wildlife Essay - Learn how to share educational information by writing. Choose a conservation or wildlife topic that interests you and write an essay about it. For example, write about a particular species of wildlife that you have observed or about the values of wildlife. You might write about wildlife on a farm, in town, in a backyard, at a backyard feeder, or at other places. You might write about hunting, fishing, or ethics and proper behavior for hunting or fishing. For other ideas, refer to project booklets. The essay should be between 100 and 1000 words long and should be typed, double spaced, or written so that it can be easily read. Standard size paper (8.5" X 11") format is preferred. You might use books, magazines, or personal interviews as resources, but must give credit to all sources by listing them. *D Wildlife Values Scrapbook - Make a scrapbook about the various values of wildlife following guidelines in the Wildlife Conservation project booklet (4-H 125). *D Wildlife Arts - The purpose of this class is to allow artistic exhibits that contain educational information about conservation and wildlife. Examples might include paintings, photographs, wood carvings, painted duck decoys or songs or poems written by the exhibitor. Entries must be appropriate for fair display and no larger than 24" x 24". For example, paintings or photographs should be displayed in notebook format or mounted on a sturdy display panel. All entries must include a title and brief explanation of the purpose or message (what is the exhibit meant to show). Wildlife Habitat # of Entries: One per class General Information: All static exhibits must receive a purple ribbon at the County Fair to advance to the State Fair. Wildlife Habitat, Division 342 Classes *D Houses - Make a house for wildlife. Example: Bird houses (bluebird, purple martin, wood duck, barn owl, etc.) or bat house; no insect houses. Make the house functional so that dimensions, hole size, etc. are appropriate to fit the intended species needs. Include the following information: 1) kinds of animals(s) for which the house is intended, 2) where and how the house should be located for best use, and 3) any seasonal maintenance needed. Tip: Check NebGuide on bird houses & shelves. *D Feeders, Waterers - Make a bird bath or feeder. Examples: seed, suet, or nectar feeders. Squirrel feeder okay; NO insect feeders. Indicate the kind of animals for which the feeder or waterer is intended. Make the feeder or waterer functional so that it fits wildlife needs. Include the following information: 1) where and how the feeder or waterer should be located for best use, and 2) how it should be maintained. Tip: check NebGuide on feeding birds. *D Wildlife Habitat Design - Board or poster exhibit - Choose a backyard, acreage or farm and design a habitat plan to meet the food, water, shelter and space needs of at least three kinds of animals you would like to attract. Draw an outline of the area and show what plants or other habitat will be provided. Indicate how the various parts of your plan provide the desired habitat needs. You might include an aerial photo of the area if you have one. For ideas check the Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Handbook, Participants Manual (NE4H4300) Harvesting Equipment # of Entries: One per class General Information: All static exhibits must receive a purple ribbon at the County Fair to advance to the State Fair. Page 41

10 Harvesting Equipment, Division 343 Classes *D Fish Harvesting Equipment - Board exhibit - Display of equipment used in fish harvesting. Examples: fishing knots, hooks (with corks over ends for safety), lures. Label all items. Include: 1) purpose of each item, 2) when or where each item is used in relation to other equipment, and 3) any personal experiences you have had with the item(s). *D Build a Fishing Rod - Build your own fishing rod for exhibit and for fishing use. Rod building blanks and kits with instructions are available for this purpose. A fishing rod educational exhibit may not exceed 96 inches in length. Exhibit must be mounted on a board and labeled with the member s name, county and class number. Include with the exhibit the following items as a brief attachment: 1) Explanation of cost of materials/components, where materials/components were purchased, how made and number of hours required for construction; 2) Identify all parts. Necessary components which must be included are grip, line guides (based on manufacturers specifications), guide wraps and hook keeper. Reel seat needs to be aligned with guides, and guides aligned accurately down rod. Guide wraps of size A to D, nylon or silk thread. Exhibit will be judged on: workmanship, labeling of parts (guides, etc.), correct information and neatness. *D Make a Casting Target following guidelines in the project booklet, Fishing for Adventure Manuals. *D Board Display of Wildlife Harvesting Equipment Display of equipment used in harvesting wildlife. Examples: expended ammunition casings (no live ammunition permitted), steel traps, hide stretchers, fleshers, etc. For displays of shotguns, rifles or bows, use drawings or pictures. Label all items displayed. Include in your exhibit the following information: 1) the purpose of each item, 2) when or where it is used in relation to other equipment and 3) any personal experiences you ve had with the item(s). *D Inventing Wildlife/Fish Harvesting Equipment, Aid or Accessory - Use engineering principles to invent or adapt equipment that helps you harvest fish or wildlife. This could include wildlife calls, adapted fishing pole for shallow water, a blind, decoys, etc. Share your drawing (or adapted plans), how the equipment works, how you tested it, and the results of testing your prototype and any adjustments you made. Taxidermy # of Entries: One General Information: All static exhibits must receive a purple ribbon at the County Fair to advance to the State Fair. Taxidermy, Division 346 Class * Tanned Hides or Taxidermy - Any legal fish, bird, or other wild animal properly processed by the member. No requirement as to size or mounting. Include the following information: 1) the animal s name, 2) information about the exhibitor s personal field experiences, study or observations that relate to the exhibit. Other Natural Resources # of Entries: One General: Reference the Exploring Your Environment manual series for project ideas. All static exhibits must receive a purple ribbon at the County Fair to advance to the State Fair. Other Natural Resources, Division 361 Class *D Design Your Own Exhibit in Natural Resources, Conservation or Ecology - This class is for educational exhibits about natural resources, conservation, wildlife or ecology that do not fit into other categories. Entries must be appropriate for fair display and no larger than 24" X 24". All entries must include a title and should be clear (a brief explanation or other method) about the intended purpose or message - what the exhibit is meant to show. Think about accuracy, creativity, educational value for viewers and evidence of exhibitor s personal experiences and learning. Shooting Sports Premium: Purple $3.75; Blue $3.25; Red $2.50; White $1.25 IMPORTANT: Awards will be presented Saturday, July 15, 2:00 pm at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Building Stage at the Hall County Fair. GENERAL Information: Must be enrolled in Shooting Sports. Safety glasses (BB gun, shotgun and rifle) and ear plugs (for shotgun and rifle) are required and will be provided if you do not own your own. Each 4-H member is responsible for furnishing their own gun at the contest. All guns must be clearly labeled with 4-H ers name. All guns will be checked in at entry. Guns must be unloaded at time of entry. Anyone who brings a loaded gun will not be allowed to shoot. Participants will be broken into classes according to age. A parental release form must be completed yearly and kept on file at the Extension Office. The optional premium waiver must also be completed on a yearly basis and kept on file at the Extension Office. To compete in the rifle or shotgun contest a 4-H member must be 4-H age 11 and must have completed the hunter safety course. You must bring your hunter safety card to the contest. an asterisk * in front of a division/class number indicates the class is State Fair eligible Contest ribbons/medals/trophies will be awarded based on overall scores in the contest. Page 42

11 Archery Superintendent: Matt Carmin Practice: April 17, May 8 & 22, June 5 at 6:30 pm Location: Third City Archers Outdoor Range Contest: June 10, 3 pm, Third City Archers Outdoor Range County Fair competition will consist of: 4 ends (5 arrows each) on a 900 round target from: Junior 10 yards, Int. 10 and 20 yards, Senior 20 and 30 yards 4 3-D targets (2 arrows each), maximum yardages are: Junior 10 yards, Int. 20 yards, Senior 30 yards 4 ends of a field round (4 arrows each), maximum yardages are: Junior 10 yards, Int. 20 yards, Senior 30 yards Scoring: 900 round: X, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 scored from the center out 3-D targets: 10, 8, 5 Field round: X, 5, 4, 3 scored from the center out Any line must be touched for the next higher score Minimal charge for targets (including the competition) Champion and reserve ribbons will be awarded in each style and level (Jr, Int. Sr). Trophies will be awarded to overall winner in each style. 4-H Age divisions: Junior ; Intermediate ; Senior 15 and older ARCHERY STYLES: FREESTYLE: Any sight, scope, stabilizer, rest or release aid may be used provided it is hand-operated and supports the weight of the bow. FREESTYLE LIMITED: Any sight, scope, stabilizer, rest. Release aids are limited to gloves, tabs or fingers. No mechanical releases allowed. BAREBOW: Use bows, arrows, strings and accessories free of any sights, marks or blemishes. No written memoranda shall be used. An adjustable arrow rest may be used to control space between the arrow and the face of the sight window. The use of stabilizers is permitted. No mechanical device will be permitted other than one nonadjustable draw check and level mounted on bow. Neither may extend above the arrow. Release aids are limited to fingers, tabs or gloves. Ends or edges of laminated pieces appearing on the inside of upper limbs shall be considered a sighting mechanism and are illegal. A cable guard shall be allowed if it is not in the sight window. Arrow rests extending 1/4 inch above arrows are illegal. TRADITIONAL: Competition is limited to archers shooting recurve or longbows. No sights, stabilizers or counter balances allowed. String shall have single color middle serving. Only one or two nock locators at a single point are allowed. Arrow rests extending 1/4 inch above arrows are illegal. Only one anchor point is allowed on the string. Archers shall touch the arrow, when nocked, with index finger against the nock. Finger position may not be changed during competition. If not covered here, it is illegal. BB Gun Superintendents: Becky Carmin & Cassandra Grudzinski Mandatory Safety Meeting*: April 4, 6:30 pm Practice: April 8 & May 13, 9 am; May 23, 6:30 pm Location: Third City Archers Indoor Range Contest: June 10, 9 am, Third City Archers Indoor Range 4-H member is required to attend the safety meeting unless they have previously attended two safety meetings or attended one safety meeting and completed a Hunters Education course. 4-H er must use a shoulder held BB gun with metallic sights (no scopes) operated by spring, gas, or compressed air..177 (Standard over-the-shelf variety) BB s should be used Smooth bore and rifled barrels are allowed. (If gun is capable of shooting pellets/bb s it is probably not a smooth bore barrel.) Rifled barrels are not allowed at the State competition. Slings, 1 1/4" or less in width, with a single attaching point to the forearm of the gun, are permitted for all positions except standing. Ground cloths are also permitted. The match will be shot using the standard four positions: prone, sitting, kneeling and standing. All positions will be a distance of 5 meters (16 feet, 4 3/4") from the target. There will be 10 shots fired from each position, with 10 minutes for each of the four stages. Coaches will be allowed at the firing line. The BB gun will be loaded with only one BB at a time, and only at the firing line. There will possibly be a written exam at the shoot (more information will be given out at practice). 4-H Age divisions: Jr - 8-9; Int ; Sr - 12 and older Rifle Superintendents: Dale de la Motte & Cassandra Grudzinski Practice: June 1 & 15, 6-8 pm, GI Rifle Club Contest: June 17, 9 am, GI Rifle Club Hunter s safety card required Rifles can be any iron sighted 22 rimfire (no magnums) 4-H er must supply their own ammunition Targets will be metal silhouettes Course of fire: 40 rounds; 10 shots at each of the following distances: 25 yds, 60m, 77m, 100m Ties broken by the greatest number of hits on long range targets No cost for targets or use of the range Shotgun Superintendents: Dale de la Motte & Tim Grudzinski Practice: June 16, 6-8 pm, Doniphan Trap Range Contest: June 17, 3 pm, Doniphan Trap Range Hunter s safety card required 4-H er must supply their own ammunition Will shoot 2 rounds of 25 clays Minimal charge for targets Tie- winner determined by the longest run from the front Page 43

12 Shooting Sports Static Exhibits Superintendent: Premium: Purple $3.50; Blue $3; Red $2.50; White $1.25 General Information: Enter classes 1-10 Wednesday, July 12, 4-6:30 pm NO firearms may be exhibited. All sharp items must be enclosed and secured in a plexiglass display case, 12" wide X 18" long X 4" deep, and displayed so judge can open the case to examine the items. All projects (class 1-10) must have a 5" X 8" note card securely attached describing: 1) the project and how it applies to shooting sports; 2) experience gained in making the project; 3) how the project will be used. Information should be neatly written or typed on only one side of the note card. Exhibits should be self-explanatory and educational to viewer. Written explanations should be short and neat. Any exhibit that is dangerous or improperly prepared is subject to disqualification. Shooting Sports, Division 347 Classes 4-H Shooting Sports requires youth to be under the direct leadership of a certified 4-H Shooting Sports Leader in either shotgun, rifle (bb gun), archery, pistol, blackpowder/ muzzleloader, and/or hunting skills. No firearms can be entered as an exhibit, however information can be shared through pictures. *D Shooting Aid or Accessory Any item which helps the shooter/hunter better perform their sport, examples: rifle sling, kneeling roll, arm guard, shotgun vest, target boxes, shooting stick, etc... Include your design, or plans you adapted, what the item is and used for. *D Storage Case an item with the purpose to safely hold a firearm, bow, ammunition, and/or arrows, examples: soft sided shotgun case, quivers, firearm safe. Include your design or plans you adapted. Explain how the storage case is used. *D Practice Game or Activity invent or adapt an activity to practice or teach a project skill. Include pictures of youth playing the game, testimonials for 4- H members who played the game, what skill is being worked on, and directions for the game. Explain how you came up with the game or adapted it to fit the needs of your group members. *D Science, Engineering, Technology Advancements of Shooting Sports Essay or Display Choose a specific area of shooting sports and share how it has advanced, include a timeline and photos or illustrations. Keep your topic narrow and manageable. Essays are limited to 1000 words and should be on 8 ½ x 11 paper. *D Healthy Lifestyles Plan Include a shooter s diet and exercise plan, and how the 4-H member will benefit or improve from following the plan. Ideally, the 4-H member would follow the plan and include some journal entries about adaptions or improvements made while following the plan. *D Citizenship/Leadership Project Share a display on a citizenship project or leadership project the 4-H member took on individually or with a group to improve some aspect related to 4-H Shooting Sports. Examples could be range development, conservation planting to attract wildlife, a camp, 4-H recruitment event. Include who benefitted from the project, what the 4-H member s role was, and any results. *D Career Development/College Essay, Interview or Display Research opportunities for careers related to this area or opportunities for college majors or college activities to help discover using project skills beyond a person s 4-H career. Essays are limited to 1000 words and should be on 8 ½ x 11 paper. Interviews need to include a picture of the interviewee in their work setting, questions asked, and a transcript of answers. *D Community Vitality Display Explore the difference shooting sports and hunting make in keeping Nebraska vibrant especially in rural areas. Present facts and research in an interesting way for the public to learn from. *D Ag Literacy-Value Added Agriculture Interview or Research Project Explore how traditional ag producers are adding value to their production agriculture operations through conservation efforts, hunting, raising pheasants, shooting sports related tourism, etc. Present finding in an interesting way for the public to learn from. an asterisk * in front of a division/class number indicates the class is State Fair eligible Entomology # of Entries: Up to two (based on number of years in project) Premiums: Purple $3.25; Blue $2.50; Red $1.75; White $1.25 General Information: All static exhibits must receive a purple ribbon at the County Fair to advance to the State Fair. Specimens should be mounted properly and labeled with location, date of collection, name of collector, and order name. Follow mounting and labeling instructions in the Nebraska 4-H Entomology Manual. Boxes are preferred to be 12" high x 18" wide, and landscape orientation, so they fit in display racks. Purchase of commercially-made boxes is allowed. All specimens must be from the collector. Entomology, Division 800 Classes *H Entomology Display, First Year Project, Class 1 - Collection to consist of 25 or more different kinds (species) of insects representing at least six orders. Limit of one box. *H Entomology Display, Second Year Project, Class 2 - Collection to consist of a minimum of 50 kinds (species) of insects representing at least eight orders. Replace damaged or poorly mounted specimens. About 25 species should be present from after July 1 of the previous year. Limit of two boxes. *H Entomology Display, Third Year or more Project, Class 3 - Collection to consist of a minimum of 75 kinds (species) of insects representing at least ten orders. Replace damaged or poorly mounted specimens. About 25 species should be present from after July 1 of the previous year. Limit of three boxes. *H Special Interest Display, Class 4 - Educational display developed according to interests & abilities. Each display should be self-explanatory so that the Page 44

13 audience can understand it without help. Examples include a specialty collection of insects by group (e.g. butterflies, grasshoppers, dragonflies, scarab beetles, etc.) or by subject (e.g. insect pests of corn, aquatic insects, insect mimicry, etc.). Other displays include a research project with a report, a journal of an entomological activity, a poster display, an insect scrapbook, or artwork. Research project reports should discuss methods, results, and what was learned. Poster displays should be no larger than 22" X 28". Three-dimensional displays such as artwork, models, and dioramas are restricted to a base area no larger than 22" X 28" and a height of no more than 24". Artwork should include brief information about the work. *H Insect Habitats, Class 5 - Habitats consist of any hand-crafted objects, made of natural or artificial materials placed outdoors, which promote or conserve insects in the environment. Insects may include bee pollinators, butterflies, beneficial insects, etc. A one-page report must accompany the exhibit. *H Macrophotography, Class 6 - Subjects should be insects, spiders or other arthropods, or any nests, webs or constructions they make. All exhibit prints should be 8½ x 11 and mounted on rigid, black 11 X 14 poster or black matt board. Either orientation is acceptable. No frames allowed. A short caption explaining the subject, printed on white paper, should be glued below the print on the poster or matt board. Forestry # of Entries: one per class Premium: Purple $2.50; Blue $1.75; Red $1.50; White $1.25 General Information: All static exhibits must receive a purple ribbon at the County Fair to advance to the State Fair. The official reference for all forestry projects is the Tree Identification Manual (4-H 332). Other helpful forestry references include Trees of Nebraska (EC X), Leafing Out (4-H 431) and Plant a Tree (EC ). Display "boards" must be made from wood or wood composite, e.g. plywood, fiberboard, or masonite, 1/4" to ½" thick and no larger than 24" x 24" and may be coated on both sides, e.g., painted or varnished, to prevent warping. Display "posters" must be made from a material, e.g. foam board or poster board that will stand upright without buckling, and be no larger than 24" x 24". Display "books" must measure no more than 16" x 16". At least 5 of the 10 samples in Class 2, 3, 4, and 5 must be from the list of 60 species described in 4-H 332. Samples must be from 10 different tree species. For example: Emerald Queen Maple and Crimson King Maple are both varieties of the same species (Norway Maple) and thus have the same genus and species name, i.e. Acer platanoides. All samples must be from trees, NO shrubs. If more than 10 samples are included in the display, only the first 10 samples from the current year will be judged. Other general labeling standards apply, for example, scientific names are always italicized or underlined. Also, the first letter of a Genus name is always capitalized. The first letter of a species name is always lower case. When required, always indicate complete scientific names (Genus and species) and common names, (e.g., Norway maple) even when variety names are included. For example, the scientific name of Emerald Queen Maple is Acer platanoides and the common name is Norway maple. Emerald Queen may be included as the variety name, but variety names are not required. How well the exhibitor follows written directions is an important factor in judging. Forestry, Division 320 Classes *D Design Your Own Exhibit: Prepare an educational exhibit about some aspect of trees, forests or forestry that is of special interest to you. Possible topics include paper recycling, wildfire, forest products, forest wildlife or forest pests. The only requirement is that the display must be no larger than 24 inches by 24 inches by 24 inches. Photographs, drawings, samples, charts, posters, etc. can be used, but include enough information to adequately explain the topic. Your display should be substantially different from other display classes. Be as creative as you like. *D Leaf Display: The leaf display must include samples of complete leaves from at least 10 different tree species. The display must include at least two samples of simple leaves, compound leaves and conifer leaves. Leaves should be pressed, dried and mounted. Collection: Whenever possible, collect leaves from mature trees. Collect leaves any time after they have reached full size, usually beginning in early summer. Leaf samples should be in good condition and representative of the average leaves on the tree. Keep in mind that shaded leaves are often much larger than normal. Carefully remove leaves from the twig with the entire petiole or rachis intact. After collection, fresh leaf samples can be temporarily stored within the pages of an old magazine, but they should be properly pressed and dried for display. Be sure to record pertinent information during collection. Mounting: Leaves may be displayed in a notebook or on a display board. Any method may be used to mount leaves, e.g., wire, glue, tape, staples, plastic bags, but be sure all their features can be clearly identified. Labeling: The label for each sample must include: (1) common name; (2) scientific name; (3) leaf type; (4) leaf arrangement (for broadleaf trees); (5) leaf composition (for broadleaf trees); (6) exhibitor s name; (7) collection date; (8) collection location (be specific, state and county at a minimum). If a twig is included with a sample, indicate twice included on the label. For example, the twig may be included with an eastern red cedar sample because the leaves are very small and difficult to remove from the twig. Supplemental information, e.g., general uses, common products, fall color, etc., may be included to enhance educational value. *D Twig Display: The twig display must include twig samples from at least 10 different tree species. The display must include at least two samples of opposite and alternate leaf arrangements from broadleaf trees. Collection: Twig samples should be collected during the dormant season (November April) when the buds are mature. Twig samples must be at least 6 inches long and exhibit buds. Leaves must be removed and side branches must be trimmed to less than 1 inch in length. Mounting: Twigs must be mounted on a display board. Any method, e.g. wire, glue, tape, staples, plastic bags, etc. may be used to mount twigs, but be Page 45